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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

December 1, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

December 1, 2022 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

The Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will hold their monthly meeting in the Library’s Meeting Room. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact the Adult Services Department.

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Ornament Craft Kit

December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Ornament Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with an ornament, book pages, and ribbon. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christmas Tin Craft Kit

December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christmas Tin Craft Kit

We’ll provide you with materials to create a mini Christmas tin display! Supplies are limited. To reserve a kit, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Christmas Tree Decorating Kit and Contest

December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Christmas Tree Decorating Kit and Contest

We’ll provide you with a book and instructions to fold a Christmas tree. Then, use supplies at home to decorate your tree and then submit a picture of your entry to kspringer@acornlibrary.org. Library staff will vote on their favorites, and...

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cook Along With Kristyn Slick: Appetizers for the Holidays

December 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cook Along With Kristyn Slick: Appetizers for the Holidays

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, Canape, Finger Food? Regardless of what you call them, we will learn to build some dishes designed to whet your appetite and set the tone for any meal. This event will be hosted on Zoom. Recipes and...

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

December 7, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

December 8, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

Book a fifteen minute time slot with an Adult Services staff member to answer your technology questions or to direct you to reputable sources of evaluative information. Registration is required. Tech Time sessions cannot offer legal, medical, or tax advice,...

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Santa Wreath Craft

December 12, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Santa Wreath Craft

Join us to create your own wreath! Space is limited. This event is for ages 18 and up only. To register, please email kspringer@acornlibrary.org. 

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

December 13, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

Join us for open play where kids can create and build using different materials such as mega blocks, building shapes and other age appropriate materials.   Ages 6 and under.  To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email...

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Art Club

December 13, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Art Club

If you like to be creative, join us for art club!  We will be painting, learning about art and having fun! This month, we will be creating holiday lights with chalk pastels.  Ages 7 and up.  To register, call the...

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever

December 13, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever

Join Shauna Sever, cookbook author, TV and radio contributor, and daughter of the great Midwest, for this special Illinois Libraries Present holiday season event. Shauna will share her love of food, baking, and some tips to make your holiday gatherings...

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

TAG

December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

TAG

Does meeting new friends and hanging out with your peers while planning volunteer activities sound interesting to you? The TAG group volunteers at the library and in the community on a monthly basis as opportunities present themselves. Come join the...

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6:30 PM

Polar Express Pajama Party

December 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM

Polar Express Pajama Party

All aboard the Polar Express for this family story time.  Listen to the book, have snacks, and make crafts all while in your festive PJs!  All ages.  To register, call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Little Yogis Story Time

December 20, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Little Yogis Story Time

Bring your yoga mat for stories, yoga poses and mindful fun!  Ages 3-6.  To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

DIY Winter Snow Globe

December 27, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

DIY Winter Snow Globe

Create a wintery looking snow globe that will surely put you in the spirit of the season.  Ages 8-12.  To register call the Youth Services Department at 708-687-3700 or email jmarquardt@acornlibrary.org.

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

January 1 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

Need assistance with your genealogy research? Our Genealogy Group can help answer your questions on the first Wednesday of every month! For more information about SSGHS, visit www.ssghs.org

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December 1
December 1, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

December 1, 2022 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Barcodes Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

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December 5
December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Ornament Craft Kit

December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christmas Tin Craft Kit

December 5, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book Page Christmas Tree Decorating Kit and Contest

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December 6
December 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cook Along With Kristyn Slick: Appetizers for the Holidays

December 7
December 7, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Genealogy Drop-In

December 8
December 8, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tech Time

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December 12
December 12, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Santa Wreath Craft

December 13
December 13, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Little Builders

December 13, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Art Club

December 13, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Midwest Baking with Shauna Sever

December 14
December 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Recurring

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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An event every month that begins at 7:00 PM on day Second of the month, repeating until December 14, 2022

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

December 15
December 15, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

TAG

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December 19
December 19, 2022 @ 6:30 PM

Polar Express Pajama Party

December 20
December 20, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Little Yogis Story Time

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December 27
December 27, 2022 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

DIY Winter Snow Globe

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